Most dental practice owners have certain ideas about how periodontal services should be integrated into their office's everyday patient care. But how does your office compare with others in the U.S.?

Periodontal disease is often perceived as an "invisible" disease by patients because it is relatively painless and asymptomatic, especially in its early stages. But left untreated, it can lead to ...

It’s one of the worst parts of a dental checkup — painful probing with sharp instruments to look for signs of gum disease. The time-consuming and sometimes bloody process keeps patients fearful, ...